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Niles, MI vs Gainesville, FL

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- Gainesville spends 11.3% less per student than Niles.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.5% lower in Gainesville than in Niles. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Gainesville had 4.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Niles
 Niles, MIGainesville, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,572$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,328  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,555$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.28  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4044573
 Students per Counselor582  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.30.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.17.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock14.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.3%1.5%
Reviews for Niles    4 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Fall weather is amazing here. If you live cold and rainy days then Niles is the place for you. However, The summer heat can last all the way till end of September.  More

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Over 18 years ago

Niles, MI is a small town that's on the rise. We have St. Joe river with the river walk, skate park, and ampetheather which local bands play at for free entertainment.  More

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If you don't like the weather here wait a 1/2 hour it will  More

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Reviews for Gainesville    60 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I've lived here most of my life. It's changed a lot, and a lot of the locals don't like it. Because it's home to one of the largest universities in the country, we see a  More

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Lovely diverse city! People is nice and there is always something to do. Outdoors activities are awesome! The springs are beautiful and there are plenty of hiking  More

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Gainesville has the highest taxes and electrical rates in the state. The city is run by a bunch of liberals who have no idea what they are doing. Crime and homelessness  More

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